Diet and Diverticulitis: Cause or Effect?

Diet plays an important role in diverticular disease. This article reviews the current research on diet in relation to diverticular disease, and the current recommendations from various medical entities. Methods: We performed a narrative review of the evidence for diet in patients with a history of diverticular disease. Findings: Diet advice should be individualized, and is dependent on underlying health conditions, the severity of the disease, and associated symptoms. Current recommendations suggest that patients who have recovered from diverticulitis should adopt a prudent dietary pattern high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, poultry, and fish.